Internal Auditor
Are you ready to make an impact at the heart of a dynamic organization and to take your skills to the next level? At Action, we’re looking for an Internal Auditor who combines sharp analytical skills with a passion for uncovering insights. With opportunities to grow professionally, including support to earn your Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification, this role is perfect for someone looking to shape their career while helping shape the future of Action.
This is your daily action
As an Internal Auditor, you will play a critical role in enhancing how our business operates. From the very start, you will be involved in planning, executing and reporting on operational audits and other initiatives, tackling key issues that matter most to the organization. But your work doesn’t stop there – audits at Action are about creating real change. You will follow up on action plans, monitor progress and ensure improvements are implemented effectively.
Your expertise will be instrumental in helping management address complex risk issues, process management and the maturity of internal controls. Through these contributions, you will not only support the company’s goals but also help refine and optimize how we work.
Collaboration will be at the heart of your role. By maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the business – including senior management – you will create an open dialogue that encourages sharing ideas and launching improvement actions. With opportunities to travel across Europe (up to 15% of the time), you will gain invaluable experience working within a variety of operational contexts, broadening your skill set while directly influencing our success.
Meet your team
You will be joining a supportive and innovative Internal Audit team of five professionals, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to the table.
In addition to working closely with your immediate team, you will collaborate with the Risk Management team of four specialists. Together, we tackle challenges that span the organization, contributing insights and solutions that drive progress and success. Our shared commitment to continuous improvement and impactful results ensures that we’re always striving for the best.
The culture within the team is one of trust, curiosity and open communication. It is a professional environment where your contributions will be valued and you will be encouraged to bring forward ideas that help shape the future of Action.
This is you
You are a professional who thrives on solving problems and creating meaningful change. With 3-5 years of experience in finance, supply chain or operations (retail experience is a plus), you bring a strong foundation in business processes and an investigative mindset to uncover areas for improvement.
While prior audit experience is helpful, your pragmatic approach and business acumen are what set you apart. You are exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, yet you never lose sight of the bigger picture. Your focus on accuracy and efficiency is matched by a drive to deliver impactful results.
Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you thrive in a small, diverse team, where everyone contributes to a shared goal. Your stakeholder management and communication skills enable you to build trust and rapport with colleagues at all levels, from team members to senior management.
Above all, you are curious, inquisitive and eager to learn. You see challenges as opportunities and take pride in driving meaningful actions that make a difference. At Action, we value ambition and we are excited to support you as you take the next step in your professional journey.
You also have the following:
- You have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- You have between 3-5 years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain or Operations (Retail is a plus)
- You have some audit or risk experience, but it is not mandatory
- You possess strong business acumen and an investigative mindset
- You bring a practical, inquisitive approach to problem-solving and are driven to improve processes
- You are fluent in English; Dutch would be an asset
- You currently reside in the Netherlands.
What we offer
A lot! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at almost 3000 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And our big growth ambitions, will bring Action and you even further. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. In recent years there have been several examples of Internal Auditors and Risk Managers who have grown further within the organization. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop yourself. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.
Did you know that you can also count on us for:
- A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
- An annual bonus between 7,5-15% based on company and personal performance
- 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, in coordination with the team
- 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
- A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam + we offer a shuttlebus service from station Hoorn if you come with public transport).
How we contribute to society
If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton sustainably? And that only energy-efficient LED lighting is used in more than half of our stores? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.
Interested?
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!
What happens next:
- Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
- First meeting with your manager and a colleague
- Online assessment to get to know you better
- Second interview with your HRBP and a colleague
- Discussing your employment contract with HR
- Welcome to Action…
Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.
Ready to make an impact? Join us at Action and be part of a team that does not just audit processes but transforms them.
